A young male stands centered in a dry, open field in Mandisar, Afghanistan, under a clear blue sky

A young male stands centered in a dry, open field in Mandisar, Afghanistan, under a clear blue sky. He wears a blue and grey knitted beanie, a black turtleneck, a dark long-sleeved garment, and a dark, V-front sleeveless vest adorned with small decorative elements. His gaze is directed towards the camera. In his raised right hand, he displays a single white cotton boll on a short stem. His left hand grips the wooden handle of a large, curved metal blade, consistent with a machete or short sword, which is held downwards. The field is covered with dried, light brown plant stalks and debris, indicative of a post-harvest agricultural environment. In the distant background to the left, structures with blue roofs are visible among sparse trees, while utility poles and lines are present to the right.